Delve into the unique and challenging issues faced by specialists with high-value and complex property family law matter as it brings a unique set of issues to challenge even for the most experienced specialist. Assets are commonly wrapped up in complex ownership and trust structures. Are you aware of the potential tax implications for your settlement. How best to deal with the jurisdiction issues and other issues associated with international assets. 2311N14

Presenters

Ms. Kelly Rigby, Partner - Financial Advisory, Forensic Consulting,
Kelly works closely with senior executives, boards and their legal counsel to navigate complexities of fraud, corruption, employee misconduct and regulatory enquiry. A forensic expert, Kelly specialises in complex financial investigations and asset tracing, having led a number of high profile civil and criminal investigations across a broad range of industries and the public and private sectors. She has led large teams on complex forensic accounting matters involving the analysis of large volumes of electronic data, reconstruction of accounting records and the quantification of loss. She has extensive experience in high profile restructures and insolvency appointments, particularly identifying and tracing assets and the flow of funds. Kelly previously worked at a ‘Big 4’ firm, CBA and for the NSW Crime Commission pursuing confiscation and investigation of the proceeds of organised crime. Kelly’s experience in the financial services sector involved roles in financial crime investigations, conduct risk and internal audit where she worked closely with compliance, legal, audit and risk committees.


Michelle McMahon, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers
Michelle's obtained her legal qualifications in the UK and was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2007. She worked as a Senior Associate in a boutique Sydney firm, specialising in building and construction law, before being called to the Bar in 2010. Prior to her legal career, Michelle worked extensively in the field of domestic violence, managing women’s refuges’, domestic violence outreach services and children’s services. She won a funded scholarship from the Manchester Metropolitan University and obtained a M.Phil (law) for her thesis into the Police response to domestic violence, in 1995. In addition to law, Michelle holds qualifications in business management, economics and accounting. She qualified as a mediator in 2013 and in early 2019, completed a foundation course in taxation. Michelle’s qualifications, skills and experience have enabled her to develop a successful legal practice. She specialises in building and construction, family law (children and property), statutory interpretation and appellate law. Michelle appears in all Courts and Tribunals including the High Court of Australia, where she appeared in the recent landmark family law case of Masson and Parsons.


Neil Jackson, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Neil Jackson holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University (both obtained in 1986), and a Master of Law from the University of New South Wales (obtained in 1996, majoring in a family law related subjects). He practised as a solicitor in Sydney from July 1986, largely specialising in personal injury litigation, family law and de facto relationships law, before being called to the New South Wales Bar in February 1997. From 1998 he was the National Editor of the CCH De Facto Relationships Service. As a solicitor, he was a member of the New South Wales Law Society Family Law Committee and the Committee of Family Law through the City of Sydney Regional Law Society. Further, he was part of the Sydney Registry of the Family Court of Australia’s Duty Solicitor Scheme. He is also an accredited specialist through the Law Society of New South Wales in both family law and personal injury. In 1996 and again in 2003 he obtained a certificate through the Law Council of Australia and National Legal Aid, relating to the representation of children. Currently he practises as a barrister, exclusively in family law and de facto relationships law, at Frederick Jordan Chambers, Sydney. Neil Jackson is also a member of the Conciliators and Arbitrators Association, the Australian Association of Family Lawyers and Conciliators, and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Further, he is currently on the Legal Aid Committee of the Bar Association of New South Wales. From 1998 until 2011 he was also an active Director on the Board of Family Planning Association (NSW). Family Planning NSW is the organisation to go to when it comes to reproductive and sexual health in NSW. They are an independent, not-for-profit organisation focused on the promotion, collection and dissemination of reproductive and sexual health knowledge and information. Currently he is a Board Director of 3 Bridges. 3 Bridges is a community based organisation which develops and provides a range of community and welfare services in the St George and Sutherland Districts. In 2002 he was appointed as an Arbitrator of the New South Wales Compensation Commission. This is a position to which he has actively held for over three years. Many of his judgments can be found on the website of the Workers Compensation Commission, at www.wcc.nsw.goAv.au/decisions.asp In 2004 he was appointed a Mediator of the New South Wales Supreme Court. In 2004 he was appointed an Arbitrator of the New South Wales District Court. Since 2007 he has been a Commonwealth Government appointed Family Dispute Resolution mediator. Neil Jackson is presently an Arbitrator of the Local Court of New South Wales. He has, in recent years, regularly contributed by way of lectures and seminars in family law related issues through the New South Wales Young Lawyers Association, a branch of the Law Society of New South Wales; and the New South Wales College of Law.


Peter Bobbin, Principal Lawyer, Coleman Greig Lawyers
Peter Bobbin has a Master of Taxation, Bachelor of Laws and his Commerce Degree in Accounting and Finance System and leads the financial services team in Sydney. His experience covers the areas of superannuation, taxation, estate and business succession planning, commercial structuring, regulatory compliance, and general commercial issues. Peter has also been involved in developing Australia's first Master Financial Planning for University of Western Sydney and continues to act on a project basis for each of Australia's major financial institutions.


Mr Denis Barlin, Barrister, Thirteen Wentworth Selborne
With a particular focus on the SME market, Denis Barlin advises on all aspects of revenue laws, including income tax, CGT, GST and State taxes generally - including stamp duties and land tax. As well as taxation, Denis provides advice on trust law matters generally and superannuation. Denis is a regular speaker for professional associations including the TIA and has been a regular contributor to a number of professional journals.


Ms. Catherine Spain, Barrister, Waratah Chambers
Catherine was admitted to the Bar in 2012 and has practised exclusively in the area of family law since that time. Catherine has appeared in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in both first instance and appeal hearings and in the Supreme Court of NSW. Catherine also completed her mediation training through Bond University and mediates both parenting and property disputes. Catherine has been named as a recommended family law counsel in the Doyle’s Guide each year since 2016. Catherine is also a member of the NSW/ACT AFL Tribunal.


Janai Tabbernor, Barrister, Waratah Chambers
With a particular focus on the SME market, Denis Barlin advises on all aspects of revenue laws, including income tax, CGT, GST and State taxes generally - including stamp duties and land tax. As well as taxation, Denis provides advice on trust law matters generally and superannuation. Denis is a regular speaker for professional associations including the TIA and has been a regular contributor to a number of professional journals.


Mr. John Spender, Principal, Kennedy Partners
John joined Kennedy Partners as an Associate in 2007 and was appointed a partner in 2012. He has been practising in the area of family law since 1993, and in 2003, he obtained accreditation as a specialist family law practitioner from the Law Institute of Victoria. John has extensive experience and a high level of expertise in all areas of family law, representing clients in complex and highly contested parenting proceedings and in property disputes involving intricate corporate and trust structures, and taxation issues. John also has substantial experience in the field of international matrimonial law, including jurisdictional and forum disputes, cross-national property matters and the issues of service and obtaining evidence overseas. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Since 2003, John has been a member of various committees of the Family Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria. He is currently a member of the Executive Committee and in 2023 was given a Distinguished Service Award by the Law Institute of Victoria for his service to the legal community. Un Since 2016, John has been recommended in the Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession for his expertise and abilities in the family law area.